Due to forceful winds, an escort is required for "high profile" vehicles such as pickup trucks with campers; cars with small boats, bicycles or luggage attached to the roof; Ryder or U-Haul trucks; any vehicle pulling a boat; semi-tractors with enclosed trailers and all trailers with side walls over two feet in height.

Motorists are asked to travel at no more than 20 mph as they approach the bridge and to be prepared to stop. There is bridge personnel at both ends of the structure who will provide instruction on how to proceed.

Additional steps will be implemented if conditions change. Motorists planning to travel to the Straits area, can tune in to AM radio 530 or 1610 for updates.